I need some...FUN!

I've been realizing lately that Jace and i have been doing what alot of married couple do.

Sure...lovin' on each other (duh!)

but also, we have allowed ourselves to get in a RUT.

When i was in high school my dad used to say to me, "Andi, you are in a RUT!" and i would reply with, "I am not! I just dont like change."

I thought that was an appropriate answer!

Well...my life was full of crazy changes for awhile. Meeting Jace, a whirlwind romance, a new career path, a wedding, moving...all that jazz. and jace and i had FUN. my journal is full of hilarious adventures...and of course stories of how nothing goes quite as we plan. But that is our life and its hilarious to others. My brother Jeff kept saying that he'd just call me and ask how my weekend went if he needed a laugh. TRUE FACT!

Well...since i got down to the last few months of graduating i was super-di-duper stressed. And i allowed that to overshadow fun. In what world does this equation make sense??

STRESS>FUN

NOT MINE! Then of course we were stressed out with bills due...me graduated and now having to take my boards/finding a job...
ick.

(fun fact...i took my written part of boards today and PASSESD!)

And i was thinking back on all of the fun stuff that we used to do (or more like the funny stuff that would happen to us while we were together)
and i missed it. I want to just have fun. and laugh and be silly.

My husband probably thinks that the silly part of me died...but she is getting resurected today!

So, moral of this story?? GO HAVE FUN FOR ME!

and i'll join you
:)

Get thee hence!

"WEIGHT.
get thee hence!"

I'm going to share something extremely personal. and something that would embarrass me, but i know that anyone who does read this, loves me and wouldn't dream of making fun of me. right?? well if you do...just keep it to yourself.

I lost about 20 pounds before i got married. Stress and all that. Well, i kept it off until school got crazy busy. I started with putting 5 on and then we went on a cruise. I put on another 5. I was then diagnosed with Poly-cystic ovarian syndrome which apparently makes you gain weight REAL EASILY and makes losing weight RIDICULOUSLY HARD.

On top of all that, i started staying at school for 13 hours 3-4 times a week so i could get done faster. that means, a whole lot of not eating right and exercise?? yeah, that was a joke. I'd get home at 1030 or 11 PM. It just wasn't happening.

By the time i graduated school...(this is the embarrassing part...) i had not only put on the 10 lbs from before but i had then gained another 25lbs. Yes. that's right. 35 lbs since my wedding a year ago. I am so freaking depressed re-reading that. And i know that that is not going to help me lose weight. See, i want to feel good about my body again...and I'd like to look good in my own skin again. and if we get pregnant by doing that, then all the better!

So. I'm making a resolution today...to eat healthier and to try and work out in some way EVERY. DAY. also, I've decided to not try and lose a certain number by a certain time. with PCOS you can't do that. losing weight is going to be an accomplishment in and of itself. so I'll just say that by Christmas, i want to feel like I'm on my way to being a better me.

i need your help. all the "experts" say its about support. so for anyone out there who reads this, help me by sending me "reminders" or encouraging messages. i know that i can do it!

2 pictures and 1 goal off of my "life list"

Okay ya'll.

This is THE picture to the last post. Please forgive the quality, it was taken with my camera phone.


I'm so excited!!! Its just perfect to hold some of my favorite decorations for the upcoming holidays! I CAN NOT wait for Christmas! Its the perfect little shelve for our Christmas stockings. :)
My heart is happy.

In other news:
Everyone has a "bucket list" right??
I have one. Its constantly growing and it definitely expands faster than i'm able to cross things off. I'll have to tell you about some of the items on my list (we'll reserve that for another post).
One of them though was to make a perfectly round pancake. Without something to make sure it stays in a perfect circle. and i believe i accomplished this last night!
you tell me.

Feelings...nothing more than feelings

Some times i look at all of my friends blogs...and see how crafty and talented they are and it makes me sad and mad at myself.

I dont take the time to think of putting together a "halloween tree"

or making dozens of adorable headbands

or baking cupcakes just because

or taking a zillion pictures and making art out of them

shoot, i'm so far behind in my scrapbooking i have piles of pictures waiting to even get looked through!

i havent sewed new pillow covers, or even put up all of the pictures in frames that i want to.

BUT

i did remember that i do other things well.
and as far as crafting...i did this little ditty the other day (picture to follow)
A make-shift shelve/fake mantle.

It was just the thing to spice up my wall and it is now the proud owner of my halloween/fall decorations! and at christmas it will be the perfect spot for our stockings.

Home depot wood...a little glossy spray paint...and a husband with a drill. AH. happiness.

Random

I'M BORED! oh my goodness. I never ever ever never thought that i'd miss going to school everyday! But it gave me a purpose. I am kinda getting tired of sitting on my toosh all day. There is a quote from a movie that goes something like this "Give me work, give me purpose."

So...Random thoughts for a post today.

1. I love crafting...but it can be dangerous! i totally burned my thumb and then took half of the tip off on accident. OUCH.

2. I need to seriously lose some weight. Time to get my sexy back on.

3. I decided to bleach my own hair today...don't know how it looks yet. Guess we'll see.

4. Bleaching your own hair is surprisingly harder than i thought it'd be.

5. I also decided that i was going to put my hair in rollers to have some hot body hair. Forgot how much Velcro rollers itch!

6. I'M MELTING! seriously. its so hot still. please weather man, give me some good news in the near future?!

7. My niece started preschool this week. Hope shes having fun and not reeking TOO much havoc :)

8. Ned's Crazy subs...get in my belly!

9. Know what else i want in my belly?? a baby.

10. Jace and i have almost been married a year! woo-hoo!!!

xoxoxo

menial to spiritual checklist

Today was going to be my cleaning day. You know, since I've totally let it go and its SO messy! Yuck. I got our laundry all done yesterday. Today i was going to put it away and scrub till every surface in my house shined. What i didn't plan on was that i would accomplish none of that.

that's right. not one thing on my list got done.

you see, my mom called me with a favor this morning. to go pick up my big little brother from a friends house so she could go to the temple before it closed for 2 weeks. I didnt even think about asking to join, i was just happy to help by picking joe up. My mom called back not even 5 minutes later and said, "andrea...you need to come to the temple with me." The funny thing? I didnt even think about it. I jumped up, put on a skirt and was off. We met up with my brother and his wife at the temple. We were there for a few hours...and you know what? I realized how good that sweet beautiful place makes me feel. I then went back to my place to show my mom who hasnt been over since i started decorating it. Then she and I went to Women's conference. (That's a special hour and a half meeting designed to counsel and uplift women.) I haven't cried so much in so long. My eyes have been red and puffy all day. Then my mom and i participated in a humanitarian project, putting together hygiene kits for foster kids. Seriously, not even 10 minutes of my time, will help some little girl out a lot. I feel so fortunate to be able to do so. After that, i went out to dinner with my momma. We talked about some of the struggles that I'm going through and how i need to just have faith and that she is and will always be there for me.

it is now close to 9:30 PM. my list has nothing crossed off on it.

my house is still a ridiculous mess.

and guess what? I've never felt like I've had a more productive day.

thanks mom. i love you.

yesterday was the day

So yesterday marked another new chapter in my ever changing life book. I finally graduated cosmetology school! Its been a hard year, a year with alot of illness, and sorrows. A year of happiness, and eternal bliss found. A year where i gained 4 new sisters and 3 new brothers. A year where i moved twice (which is more than i've moved in my entire life!). A year where i killed off two of my fish :( RIP kuzco and walker texas ranger. A year where i made some lasting friends. A year full of uncertainty and newness. A year of love for my husband and eternal partner and love for my family. A year where i finally found something that i'm good at and can do for the rest of my life. A year where i believed in myself and finished something that will benefit my family and others for the rest of my life. Its been amazing! and scary! and fulfilling! and aggravating! and now its over! (so to speak...)

Now i begin a new journey.

I found some pictures that are some of the most memorable moments from this past year (that i could find and FYI they are in a crazy order):

Rock n Roll Husband! (i went to a show right after we started dating)

Gracie. Right before we went on the cruise grace fell and split her chin resulting in the stitches you see.

My big brother Jeff Married Melanie! yay for another sister!

Wain bought a ploaris "toy". We all got to play with it, this is joes serious picture.

Jessie joined the Wight family...and is a food black hole. You probably can tell but that girl eats as much as i do.

This is Rachel's graduation. The 5 of us got to be friends in school...and this marked the time when we were all going to start graduating.

Jace turned 23! This was at his pool party. I dont have a picture of him that night on my computer.

Jace and i had our first Christmas together! We went to the temple to see the lights with friends Brian and Megan.

Us Hunts went on a cruise to Mexico. I was literally sick the whole time, until i got onto shore each stop. This is a picture of 4 of our siblings on a boat to Lovers Beach in Cabo.

Jeff needed a dental assistant for his boards in California. I went and for my bday he took me to Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific. We had alot of fun together!

I had a "toga 22!" themed bday party...this is my best man and maid of honor. :)

This is a picture from the cruise as well...we shared a cabin with Jen and Ken. This is the night everyone went to get sushi...except Jen and I. So we goofed around in the cabin and it resulted in this picture. A comb mustache. Good look huh?

This was Christmas morning at the Wights. I was sick...and it was so early at the hunts that i didnt have my camera. This only got taken because Jeff was on top of things and i wasnt.

This is one of our favorite wedding pictures.

This is another one.

I started making special memory boards for people and i now have people ordering them! its awesome!

My best friend on her sisters wedding day! They had me do all of their hair. It was an honor and they all looked beautiful!

This is the bride Emily. She is so stunning! It was a gorgeous day and I'm so proud of my "little sister"!

I chopped all my hair off! (okay not all of it) i did cut 6" off ...and sadly now jace has asked me to grow it back out. I loved my a line though.

I started experimenting with lots of updos and ended up having people wait for days for me to get their updos done by me.

I also experimented with lots of funky color before i left. It was kind of fun and liberating.

(The back)

For my graduation yesterday i had Sammi Lewis do my hair and all manner of other services. When i was able to leave, My family, Jace, and Jace's family went to Applebees for a dinner celebration. :) The next few pictures are presents from the hunts. A subscription to hairstyle guide magazine!

A fun frame for my graduation certificate!

The COOLEST dustpan and broom!

These balloons were from Jeff and Melanie. They searched for a congrats balloon and all they could find was a great job and woo-hoo! Which i personally think is WAY better!

These flowers were from Melanie too. Shes so cute.

And my friend Tasha who graduated the week before me...stopped by and brought me this flowers. How sweet! I love them.

Okay everyone. The plan is to take my boards, get my license, find a job, and get prego. In that order :) If you ever want your hair done by me just message on here or give me a call. I'm doing it out of my home until i get a job at a salon. Loves to all!